What you can expect to see on your Nov. 3 ballot
Now that the polls are open for early- in person voting, let’s take a look at what you might see on your ballot when you pull it from the envelope.
Nov. 3 is a General Election — or presidential election — so the top of the ballot will include those candidates vying for the top elected office in the United States.
Presidential
In addition to the incumbent, Donald J. Trump, Republican, and Joseph R. Biden, Democrat, and their respective running mates, the ballot lists Libertarian candidates Jo Jorgenson and Spike Cohen, and the Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker ticket. There are also a number of acknowledged candidates whose names you can write in on the ballot.
Congressional
All Auglaize County voters will be asked to choose their representative to Congress: Jim Jordan ( R), the incumbent or Democrat Shannon Fresher or Libertarian Steve Perkins.
State candidates
Some Auglaize County voters will be asked to vote for the Ohio 12th District senator. Incumbent Matt Huffman ( R) is facing Democrat Ken Poling.
The 82nd district incumbent, Craig Riedel ( R) is on the ballot for some county voters. Alecia Wobler has registered as a Democratic write- in candidate for that seat.
The remaining county voters will decide who will serve the 84th House District: Incumbent Susan Manchester ( R) or Joseph A. Monbeck ( D).
D iane M. Fessler is the lone candidate for the State Board of Education for the 1st District; a portion of county voters including the cities of Wapakoneta and St. Marys will see her name on their ballot.
County candidates
There are two contested races for Auglaize County offices:
County Commissioner — Incumbent John Bergman ( R) is seeking re- election; he faces Duane Stienecker in this race for the Jan. 2 commissioner term.
County Coroner — Jason Stienecker, appointed coroner after the retirement of Dr. Thomas Freytag from that position late last year, is running for a four- year term. He is opposed by Ken Fox.
Uncontested county races:
Commissioner, Jan. 3 term, David Bambauer Prosecuting Attorney: Edwin Pierce
Clerk of Common Pleas Court: I Jean Meckstroth
Sheriff: Michael Vorhees
Recorder: Emily K.
Schlenker
Treasurer: April E.
Bowersock
Engineer: Douglas P.
Reinhart
Judge of Common
Pleas Court: Mark E.
Spees
Ohio Courts — Supreme and Appeals
Two terms are open on the Ohio Supreme Court — the Chief Justice position and a justice seat.
John P. O’donnell is facing Sharon L. Kennedy for the Chief Justice position. Jennifer Brunner and Judi French will be on the ballot for the justice position.
Mark C. Miller is the only name on the ballot as a candidate for the Ohio Court of Appeals 3rd District.
Local issues
All county voters are being asked to decide the fate of the 1- mill tax levy renewal for the Auglaize County Council on Aging.
Clay Township: 2.0 mill additional continuing tax levy for Fire and EMS
German Township: 1.5 mill replacement continuing tax levy for Fire and EMS
Coshen Township: 0.6 mill 5- year renewal tax levy for Current Expenses
Logan Township: 1- mill 5- year renewal tax levy for General Construction
Wayne Township: .75 mill 5- year renewal tax levy for Fire and EMS
Village of Buckland: 3.0 mill 5- year renewal tax levy for Current Expenses
Village of Cridersville: 2.0 mill, 4- year renewal tax levy for Fire and EMS
Spencerville Local School District: 1.4 mill renewal 5- year tax levy for Permanent Improvements
Vantage Career Center: 0.7 mill 5- year renewal tax levy for Permanent Improvements.
Early voting hours for the Nov. 3 General Election, at the Board of Elections, 209 S. Blackhoof St., Room 205, Wapakoneta are:
October 6- 9: 8 a. m. to 5 p. m.
October 12- 16: 8 a. m. to 5 p. m
October 19- 23: 8 a. m. to 6 p. m.
October 24: ,8 a. m. to 4 p. m.
October 25: 1 - 5: 00 p. m.
October 26- 30: 8 a. m. to 7 p. m.
October 31: 8 a. m. to 4 p. m.
November 1: 1 - 5 p. m.
November 2: 8 a. m. to 2 p. m.